Carlings
Ingredients :
· 8 oz. dried green peas
· 3 c. cold water
· 2 to 3 tbsp. fresh bread crumbs
· 1 medium onion, finely chopped
· 1/4 tsp. thyme
· 1/4 tsp. rosemary salt and black pepper to taste
· 1 tbsp. melted butter flour
· 1 tbsp. butter for frying
How To Make :
· Soak peas overnight in cold water.
· The next morning, drain peas and rinse well. Place peas in a large saucepan and cover with 3 c. cold water.
· Bring water to boil and cook peas for 1¥ to 2 hours, stirring regularly and adding extra water if necessary, until the peas are tender.
· Drain and allow peas to cool. Then, in a large bowl, mix the peas with the bread crumbs, onion, herbs, salt and pepper, and melted butter to form a stiff mixture.
· Shape mixture into cakes and dust lightly with flour. Melt 1 tbsp. of butter in a frying pan and fry the carlings until golden brown, turning once. Serve immediately.
Preparation time: 10 minutes (plus soaking overnight) Cooking time: 2.5 to 3 hours Serves 4